Ben Simmons suffers season-ending Achilles injury with Sacramento Kings

Ben Simmons has suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during a Sacramento Kings practice, an injury that is expected to sideline the 30-year-old for the entire 2026-27 NBA season. The injury occurred just days before the start of the regular season, following an encouraging preseason performance where Simmons averaged 10.5 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Despite the severity of the injury and the fact that his one-year, $3.5 million contract included only $1 million in guaranteed money, the Kings are expected to keep Simmons on their roster. This decision is largely driven by NBA salary continuation rules, which protect players on non-guaranteed contracts who sustain injuries during team-related activities. Consequently, Sacramento will likely remain responsible for his salary during his recovery even if they were to waive him.